Chapter 1 of For the Cause is here in full — 455 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of For the Cause is here in full — 455 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
2. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe]. FOR THE CAUSE. _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_. CHARLES H. SERGEL COMPANY.
Chapter 1 of For the Cause is here in full — 455 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “FOR THE CAUSE.”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “CHARLES H. SERGEL COMPANY.”
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “_Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.”
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
any loose flowing garment
From this reading “_Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.”
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading “_Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.”
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In this reading “_Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.”
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From this reading 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading FOR THE CAUSE.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES H. SERGEL COMPANY.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading CHARLES H. SERGEL COMPANY.
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE CAUSE.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
a man of refinement
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading CHARLES H. SERGEL COMPANY.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
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From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
any loose flowing garment
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLES H. SERGEL COMPANY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading _Author of "A Gentleman of France," "The House of the Wolf" "Under the Red Robe" Etc_.
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